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This Slow Cooker Lazy Lasagna makes life easier. Ditch the stress and embrace the ease of slow cooker recipe. It’s a perfect solution for busy weeknights, relaxed weekend meals, or feeding a crowd. With minimal effort, you can create a dish that is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
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Why this Easy Lazy Lasagna Recipe is a Keeper
Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that warms the soul and satisfies the whole family. But who has time for all that layering on a busy weeknight? Enter the slow cooker lasagna, your new best friend for effortless, cheesy deliciousness.
- Easy: Simply brown some meat (optional), whip up a quick sauce, and layer it all with noodles and cheese in your slow cooker. Dinner practically cooks itself while you go about your day.
- Simple Ingredients: Throw everything together in the morning and come home to a ready-made meal of lazy lasagna.
- Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, meat free, dairy free, etc…
- Makes Great Leftovers: This cheesy pasta is great for lunch the next day.
- Perfect for Parties: Planning a potluck? A slow cooker lazy lasagna can be transported easily and keeps warm for hours.
If you’re looking for more Lasagna recipes, try theseSausage Vegetable Lasagna with White Sauce , Pierogi Lasagna and Skillet Lasagna Recipe {30 Minutes}.
How to keep your Ground Beef and Cheese Casserole from becoming watery?
Moisture is the enemy here. Make sure to drain any excess liquid from your cooked ground beef (if using) and ricotta cheese. You can use cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer to squeeze out extra moisture from the ricotta.
Simple Ingredient Notes to Make Lazy Lasagna
- Lean ground beef: You want a nice high quality ground beef for the lazy lasagna.
- Pasta sauce: Use your favorite store bought recipe or make your own marinara sauce recipe.
- Shredded Cheese: Use your typical lasagna cheeses such as: shredded mozzarella,ricotta cheese and shredded parmesan cheese for this lazy lasagna.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions for this Easy Dinner Recipe
You can bake this in the oven or cook the lazy lasagna in the Instant Pot if you like for this quick and easy dinner.
- Add Veggies: Sneak in extra nutrients with chopped spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- Spice it Up: Red pepper flakes or chili powder add a kick.
- Go Gourmet: Layer in pesto or crumbled goat cheese for a unique twist.
- Meat: Use shredded chicken, ground chicken, ground turkey or use ground sausage for this easy dish.
Special Equipment Needed for this Easy Lasagna
- Slower cooker: Include at least 1 full sentence why you need this.
For easier cleaning, pour a mixture of water, baking soda, and dish soap into your slow cooker and let it simmer on low for a few hours. The loosened residue will wipe right out. Pro Tip
How to Make Lazy Man Lasagna
A hearty and comforting dish, perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying a cozy night in. The convenience of a slow cooker means minimal prep work and hands-on time. It is an easy weeknight dinner perfect for a busy life.
These are the basic steps for makingcrockpot lazy lasagna.Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Brown Ground Beef in a Skillet
First, heat olive oil in a large skillet until shimmering. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add garlic and ground beef, season with salt and pepper. Brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
2. Add the Sauce
Add pasta sauce to pan and simmer for five minutes.
3. Combine the Cheese and Seasoning
Meanwhile, in a largemixing bowl, combine 3 cups of mozzarella cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, parsley, All Purpose Seasoning and mix well.
4. Prepare the Slow Cooker
Next, spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce mixture in the bottom of the slow cooker and top with one layer of lasagna noodles; You should be able to get 4 noodles broken in half across. Spread a layer of the cheese mixture across using a spatula or the back of a large spoon.
5. Layer the Sauce and Cheese
Add a layer of the sauce mixture and 9 pieces of pepperoni. Top with four more noodles. Repeat until you have four layers, ending with pepperoni on top.
6. Sprinkle with Remaining Mozzarella Cheese
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours. After 4 hours, sprinkle remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top. Leave uncovered and allow the cheese to melt. Once cheese has melted and is bubbly, turn off the slow cooker and allow the lasagna to set for about 10 minutes before serving.
Easy Casserole Recipe FAQs
How do I reheat the easy lazy lasagna?
Cover the dish with aluminumfoil and bakefor 30 minutes.
Can I use different pasta for this lasagna?
Of course, you can use frozen ravioli, such as cheese ravioli. Spaghetti or bow ties for this easy weeknight meal.
What are some common mistakes when making traditional lasagna?
Overloading the layers is a common mistake. Not spraying your baking dish is another. Make sure your cheese is golden.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe for Lazy Lasagna
Here are some expert tips and ideas for this easy and delicious one pot meal.
- Don’t Peek: Resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking. This lets out heat and can extend the cooking time.
- Spice it Up: Add a kick of flavor with red pepper flakes or chili powder to your sauce. Veggie Boost: Sneak in extra nutrients with chopped spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- Sauce: Use a different sauce such as alfredo or fra diavlo sauce.
- Spices: Add more oregano or make the lasagna without seasoning if that is an issue for guests. So your entire family will love.
More Weeknight Meal Ideas
- Slow Cooker Sloppy Steak
- Rich and Tender Slow Cooker Italian Beef
- Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwiches
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5 from 3 votes
Slow Cooker Lazy Lasagna
Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 20 minutes minutes
Cook: 4 hours hours
Resting time: 10 minutes minutes
Total: 4 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
This Slow Cooker Lasagnais one of the besteasy crock pot recipes. It’s pure comfort food without the fuss.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1.5 pounds Ground beef
- ¼ teaspoon Salt and pepper
- 27 ounces Pasta sauce, 2 jars
- 4 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Parsley
- 16 Lasagna noodles, uncooked and broken in half length-wise
- 36 slices Pepperoni
- Nonstick cooking spay
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet until shimmering.
Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and ground beef, season with salt and pepper.
Brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
Add pasta sauce to pan and simmer for five minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of mozzarella cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt and pepper (to taste) and mix well.
Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture in the bottom of the slow cooker and top with one layer of lasagna noodles; You should be able to get 4 noodles broken in half across.
Spread a layer of the cheese mixture across using a spatula or the back of a large spoon.
Add a layer of the sauce mixture and 9 pieces of pepperoni.
Top with four more noodles.
Repeat until you have four layers, ending with pepperoni on top.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
After 4 hours, sprinkle remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top.
Leave uncovered and allow the cheese to melt.
Once cheese has melted, turn off the slow cooker and allow the lasagna to set for about 10 minutes before serving.
Expert Tips
- Don’t Peek: Resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking. This lets out heat and can extend the cooking time.
- Spice it Up: Add a kick of flavor with red pepper flakes or chili powder to your sauce. Veggie Boost: Sneak in extra nutrients with chopped spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- Sauce: Use a different sauce such as alfredo or fra diavlo sauce.
- Spices: Add more oregano or make the lasagna without seasoning if that is an issue for guests. So your entire family will love.
Estimated Nutritional Information
Calories: 1111kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 1667mg | Potassium: 1088mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1531IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 674mg | Iron: 6mg
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Author: Christina Hitchco*ck
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
